Berries

Oregon farmers have been growing black raspberries for more than a century. Recently this delicate berry has become a foodservice and specialty store favorite prized for its rich flavor and deep color.

Choose firm, whole berries. This berry is extremely fragile. Refrigerate at all times and use within two days of purchase.

Melissa’s Blackberries taste best when they are very dark purplish-black to completely black. These berries are rich in antioxidants, especially in vitamin C.

These berries have a tart-sweet flavor and can easily be consumed as a wonderfully plump and juicy snack. They can be used to make homemade jellies or jams, included in a summer fruit salad, topped as dessert decorations or toppings, as well as utilized as a luscious baking ingredient.

Berries should be bright, plump, and well colored. Take advantage of these fresh berries during the peak months of July and August. Store dry in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Though Aronia Berries look very much like blueberries, their antioxidant content is three times as potent.

Aronia berries are considered a true super food. They have a very high concentration of anthocyanin, which has powerful anti-inflammatory properties thought to slow cancer growth. Recent research has also shown that a regular diet that includes Aronia berries can lower the risk of diabetes and heart disease. The high antioxidant content of this purple food does not change whether it is fresh, frozen or dried. However, the drying process does remove most of the water content, so dried berries are much sweeter than in the fresh form.

Dried Aronia berries can be stored for three months in a sealed container in a cool dark, dry pantry. Keep out of sunlight.

Ingredients
Aronia Berries, Sucrose, Sunflower Oil.

Goldenberries are small, juicy, sweet-tart fruits with delightfully tangy tropical notes often described as a mix between mango and pineapple. This attractive fruit is related to tomatoes and tomatillos—it resembles tomatillos in that it has tiny edible seeds and a papery husk that’s peeled before consuming.

These flavorful bite-sized fruits are native to South America and have a multitude of names such as Cape Gooseberries, Husk Tomatoes, Ground Cherries, Inca Berries, Aztec Berries, Peruvian Cherries and Poha.

Enjoy Goldenberries just like blueberries or strawberries. Pop them into your mouth as a quick snack or add them to your morning breakfast routine. They taste delicious on pancakes, waffles, granola or yogurt. They also make an elegant garnish on cheese plates, chocolate ganache-coated desserts, ice cream or holiday centerpiece dishes like Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas ham.

Alternatively, Goldenberries strike a nice balance between sweet and tart when simmered into a sauce, jam, or chutney or when paired with rich flavors like pork belly or creamy ricotta cheese.

Melissa’s Goldenberries are hand selected for excellent quality. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 to 7 days.

They can be used to make homemade jellies or jams, included in a summer fruit salad, topped as dessert decorations or toppings, as well as utilized as a luscious baking ingredient.

Melissa’s Organic Blackberries taste best when they are very dark purplish-black to completely black. These berries are rich in antioxidants, especially in vitamin C. These berries have a tart-sweet flavor and can easily be consumed as a wonderfully plump and juicy snack.

In addition, Melissa’s fresh Organic Blackberries are extremely versatile and can be incorporated into a variety of different dishes. They can be used to make homemade jellies or jams, included in a summer fruit salad, topped as dessert decorations or toppings, as well as utilized as a luscious baking ingredient.

Blackberries should be dry and clean. Berries should be bright, plump, and well colored. Take advantage of these fresh berries during the peak months of July and August. Store dry in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Midnight blue with a silver-white hue, the plump pulp is succulent, sweet, slightly tart and crunchy.

Irresistibly sweet and delicious, Melissa’s California grown Organic Blueberries are a true gift from Mother Nature. Midnight blue with a silver-white hue, the plump pulp is succulent, sweet, slightly tart and crunchy. Dense with health boasting phytochemicals and antioxidants, these organically grown little gems are the perfect snack or ingredient.

Enjoy Melissa’s Organic Blueberries on their own, topped with cream, over yogurt, baked into muffins, breads, and pies, added to pancake batter, or in your favorite smoothie recipe. Don’t miss the sweet summer flavor of organic blueberries from Melissa’s!

Melissa’s Organic Blueberries are seasonal treasures organically grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or preservatives. Melissa’s Organic label reads: “Melissa’s Certified Organic Produce is free of artificial or synthetic fertilizers and full of unforgettable, great tasting flavor. Our farmers use traditional earth-friendly farming methods inspected by a nationally recognized agency to verify organic authenticity. Melissa’s Organic Produce, a choice made closer to nature.”

Organic Blueberries are preferred for their taste, health, and environmental benefits.

Blueberries should be dry and firm with a deep purple or black finish. Discard any green berries, they will not continue to ripen. Store berries in a ventilated area in the refrigerator and enjoy soon after purchase.